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YD12 LHU

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

246,801 mi
Last recorded246,801 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 246,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 234,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 231,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 227,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 219,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 219,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 208,222 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 208,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 202,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 183,777 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 183,777 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 177,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 177,452 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,528 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 159,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 153,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 153,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,068 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 143,068 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 130,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,500 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,281 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,191 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,191 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,906 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 11 May 2015 43,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,342 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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YD12 LHU is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD12 LHU is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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